Data Protection

RDS provides a series of methods and features to ensure data security and reliability.

**Table 1** Methods for data security
Method	Description	Reference
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)	SSL is supported to ensure data transmission security.	Connecting to an RDS for PostgreSQL Instance Through the psql CLI Client
Cross-AZ deployment	To ensure high availability, RDS allows you to deploy primary and standby DB instances across AZs. AZs are physically isolated but interconnected through an internal network.	Buying an RDS for PostgreSQL DB Instance
Deletion protection	RDS allows you to move unsubscribed yearly/monthly DB instances and deleted pay-per-use DB instances to the recycle bin. You can rebuild a DB instance that was deleted up to 7 days ago from the recycle bin.	Recycling a DB Instance